Nytech AF 3570 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
ZOOM CAMERA AF 3570
CONTENTS
WARRANTY POLICY........................................6
TAKING PICTURES...........................................18
NAME OF PARTS..............................................11
USING MODE SELECTOR MODE.....................19
ATTACHING THE STRAP...................................12
SELECTING THE FLASH MODE.....................20
LOADING THE BATTERIES.............................13
SELECTING THE SUBJECT MODES................22
BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR..............................13
SELF-TIMER MODE...........................................23
TURN ON/OFF THE CAMERA POWER...........14
AUTO FILM REWIND........................................23
AUTO POWER OFF SYSTEM..........................14
MANUAL REWINDING.......................................24
LOADING THE FILM.........................................14
AUTO-DATE......................................................24
HOLDING THE CAMERA.................................15
CHANGING THE AUTO-DATE DISPLAY MODE.........25
ZOOMING THE LENS......................................15
ADJUSTING DATE AND TIME...........................25
AUTO FOCUS...................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................27
FOCUS LOCK...................................................17
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WARRANTY POLICY
This camera is under warranty for three years from
the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In
case of defects in materials or workmanship, we
will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This
warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty
does not include batteries, or other accessories that
All related transportation costs and insurance are
at the owner's expense. Any alteration of this
warranty cannot be made without the written
approval from our company.
SAFETY GUIDE
have been manufactured by our company. This
warranty will not be honored if the camera has been
This product is intended for photography. Please
do not use it for any purpose other than photography.
Every precaution has been taken to insure the safety
mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone
other than the manufacturer. Other than for the
of this product, please use this product correctly after
reading the information below.
warranty herein, we are not responsible for loss,
damage, or inconvenience of any kind.
WARNING
A defective camera being returned under warranty
must be accompanied by a brief description of the
Never disassemble this camera. There are high
voltage wires inside the camera so there is a
difficulties encountered and also by a proof of
purchase with the date if purchase clearly indicated.
danger of electric shock.
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Do not expose the battery to heat or flame. Do
not attempt to short, disassemble or charge the
If you become aware of something abnormal with
the camera during operation (for example, it
battery. There is a danger of explosion and
severe injury.
generates abnormal sound or heat, smokes,
smell or burning, etc.), immediately move the
Put the battery in a place where young children
cannot reach it. There is a danger of death by
battery from the camera, taking care not to burn
your hands and ask the store that you bought it
accidental swallowing of the battery.
Please do not use the camera to look directly at
from or our agent to repair it. If the camera is left
in an abnormal state, it may cause a burn or fire.
the sun. There is a danger of injury to the eyes.
Put the camera strap in a place where young
If inside of the camera is exposed as a result of
getting dropped or damaged, be sure not to touch
children cannot reach it. There is a danger of
accidental suffocation if the strap is wrapped
the exposed inside to avoid getting an electrical
shock, burnt or injured. In such a case,
around the neck.
When the camera has been left at low or high
immediately remove the battery from the camera,
taking care not to get an electrical shock, burnt
temperatures, do not touch it with your bare
hands. It is possible that you may sustain an
or injured, and ask the store that you bought it
from or our agent to repair it.
injury due to burning.
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Never use the camera near inflammable gas or
substance (gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc) to
Before taking important pictures (for business,
weddings or travel etc.), please take a test film to
avoid danger of explosion, fire, burn, and so on.
If the camera is dropped on snow or in water, or
confirm whether the camera is working correctly.
You cannot be compensated for losses caused
its inside is moistened with water, immediately
remove the battery from the camera and ask the
by the loss of pictures with this product such as
cost of photography. In some areas, especially
store that you bought it from or our agent to repair
it. If the camera continues to be used while it is
overseas, it is difficult to buy a battery. We
recommend taking an extra new battery when
taking important pictures.
wet, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not discharge the flash close to people's eyes
(especially young children). There is a danger of
injury to the eyes.
Do not use the battery for purposes other than
those recommended, because there is a danger
Film may become exposed during X-ray scanning
of checked luggage and hand luggage at airports.
We recommend you that you carry film in your
hand luggage and remove the film from the
luggage before X-ray scanning, to request
inspection by hand.
of explosion and combustion.
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FOR BETTER QUALITY OF PICTURES
FOR TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION
Because the shutter speed is slow in evening or
night photography, please use a steady surface
Do not leave the camera in hot or humid places,
such as in a car or car trunk in direct sunlight or
or tripod to prevent blurring and camera shake.
It is recommended to use a high speed film (ISO
on the beach in the sun or sand.
Do not use this camera in the rain. If exposed to
400 or higher film speed) which is more suitable
for taking pictures with flash and preventing
rain, sea air or sand, please wipe with a dry cloth
immediately. Salt is particularly damaging the
blurred pictures.
Please do not scratch the lens or finder window
camera.
Do not leave the camera near electrical appliances
by soiling them with fingerprints etc.
If the flash is used to take pictures when its surface
such as television or refrigerator.
Keep the camera away from formalin used in new
is soiled or touched by a gloved hand, the flash
may deteriorate or discolor because of the high
cabinets and drawers, moth repellent and the
insecticide naphthalene. This will affect the color
temperature of the flash. Before taking a picture
with the flash, be sure to wipe the flash and to
film quality.
Avoid exposing to mud or sand. These can cause
avoid covering or touching it with a gloved hand.
serious damage to moving parts of the camera.
In some cases, the camera may be damaged so
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badly that repair is not possible.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or
paint thinner to clean the camera.
The lens may become clouded with water droplets
if the temperature of the camera changes
suddenly, for example, if it is quickly brought from
the cold outdoors into a warm room. Let the
PREPARATION
Thank you for purchasing this film camera. Here
below we will guide you through the whole picture
taking process, please read this User's Manual
carefully and keep them in a safe place for future
reference.
camera sit for a while before using it.
A camera is a precision instrument. Please do
not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when
handling the camera.
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NAME OF PARTS
Front view
boRed-eye reduction/Self-timer LED
bpAE metering sensor window
1Built-in flash
2Viewfinder window
bqLens/lens cover
8Auto-date model only
3Auto-focus sensor windows
4Status LCD
Rear (Exterior and Interior) View
5Power button
6Self-timer button
7Mode selector button
8Date button
9Manual rewind button
bkZoom W button
blZoom T button
bmStrap eyelet
bnShutter button
brBack cover
bsFilm check window
btFilm chamber
ckReady LED
clViewfinder eye-piece
cmFilm take-up spool
cnTripod socket
coFilm rewind shaft
cpBattery cover
cqBattery cover latch
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Status LCD
The LCD display darkens at high temperature, and
the response is slower at low temperatures. And
the LCD returns to correct operating characteristics
at normal temperatures.
Non auto-date model
Auto-date model
Film counter
Battery level indicator
Auto-flash mode indicator
STANDARD MODE OPERATION
Red-eye reduction mode indicator
Fill-in flash mode indicator
ATTACHING THE STRAP(Fig.1)
Self-timer mode indicator
Night view mode indicator
Flash-off mode indicator
Landscape mode indicator
Thread the wrist strap through the strap eyelet, then
pass the other hand through loop and pull it tight.
The protruding part of the strap adjustment clip
can be used to press the small buttons on the
camera.
Date/Time indicator
Film indicator
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LOADING THE BATTERIES(Fig.2,3)
pictures that can be taken varies according to the
Use a single CR123A or DL123A Lithium battery
(3V).
performance and usage conditions of the batteries.
1.The full battery mark (
) is displayed as the
1. Push the battery cover latch toward open direction
and open the cover.
battery is in good condition.
2.The half battery mark (
) is displayed as the
2. Insert a fresh battery with polarity as shown in
the diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery cover until it clicks.
Only a fresh same battery type is recommended
for replacement.
Do not remove the battery from the camera unless
battery is nearly exhausted. Once (
) shown,
there is sufficient power remained to finish at least
one complete roll of film (36 exp.)
It is recommended to replace the battery by a fresh
one when it photographs with (
end.
) to the roll
you are going to replace it.
3.The blank battery mark (
) is displayed as the
battery power is too low to take an acceptable
Battery Life Indicator
picture. At this condition, all camera functions are
locked. It means that the camera is not allowed
Located on the status LCD, the battery life indicator
is active at all times while the camera is on. It shows
you the power level of the batteries. The number of
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to take pictures at that low battery power. The
battery has to be replaced by a new one.
TURN ON/OFF THE CAMERA POWER(Fig.4)
LOADING THE FILM(Fig.5)
Press the power button once to turn on the camera's
The camera uses standard 35 mm 135 size film
magazines with DX coding. The film speed (ISO
power, the lens will extend forward and stop at wide
position. It is ready for shooting. Press the power
button once again to turn off the camera's power,
the lens will directly retract back to the off position
100~400) is set automatically when the film is
loaded.
no matter what position is previously.
1. Push the back cover latch upward toward direction
of the arrow to open the back cover.
AUTO POWER OFF SYSTEM
Be careful not to touch the lens inside the camera.
Check to see whether the camera is loaded with
If the camera is at power on and non-operated for
more than 5 minutes, the system will turn off the
camera power and retract the lens to the "off"
position. Press power button once again to turn on
the camera's power.
a film or not by looking through the film check
window.
2. Place a new roll of film in the film chamber. Draw
out the tip of the film, holding the magazine in
place.
3. Draw out the film tip as far as the FILM TIP mark
inside the camera.
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4. Close the back cover firmly.
3. If the flash is used with the camera held vertically,
5. When you close the back cover, the film is
automatically advanced to the first frame position.
the flash unit should be at the top of the camera.
If the flash is used with the camera held vertically,
If the film is not properly loaded, the camera will
run auto loading as well, but "0" instead of "1"
but the flash unit at the down part of the camera,
the picture (especially portrait) will appear
displayed and the
icon will blink. In this case,
open the back cover and try to load the film into
unnaturally.
4. Be careful that fingers, hair and the camera strap
the camera once again.
Automatic film loading can be done no matter if
power is on or off.
HOLDING THE CAMERA(Fig.7)
are not in the way of the lens, the auto-focus
windows or the flash.
5. Hold the camera firmly with both hands in a stable
posture and press the shutter button with your
fingertip.
1. Keep your elbows down to hold the camera
steady.
2. Whether for vertical or horizontal photography,
hold the camera with both hands and brace your
elbows lightly against your body.
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ZOOMING THE LENS(Fig.6)
At power ON:
1. Press the zoom T button. The lens will zoom in
and stop as the button is released. Holding
pressing, the lens will keep zooming till tele
position and stop automatically.
2. Press the zoom W button. The lens will zoom
out and stop as the button is released. Holding
pressing, the lens will keep on zooming till wide
position and stop automatically.
At photographing, look through viewfinder and
zoom to your preference first.
The lens can be zoomed out and in between tele
and wide freely up to user's selection.
AUTO FOCUS
1. Aim the subjects through the viewfinder and press
the release button halfway down for the system
to measure the distance. Then continuously
press the release button all the way down to take
a picture. The AF system will set the lens to
optimum focusing according to the distance
measured automatically before the shutter
release. It allows users always to take sharp
pictures by means of the AF system.
2. Using of focus lock to compose the picture. Press
the release button halfway down to focus the
Multi-step infrared auto-focus system is installed in
subjects you aimed. Keep holding the release
button at halfway firmly to re-compose your
this camera. This system will measure the distance
of subjects from the camera and set the optimum
picture, then press the button all the way down to
release shutter. If the holding button is removed
focusing automatically at shooting.
before the shutter released, the focus lock will
be cancelled.
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FOCUS LOCK(Fig.8)
For normal recording, aim at the subject using the
entire viewfinder area. To focus, position the subject
within the bracket-lined center area of ( ) located at
the center of the viewfinder. If the subject to record
is not in the center of the viewfinder, position the
subject so that it falls within the focus frame and
lightly press the shutter button (halfway). While
Focus lock will be released if the finger is removed
from the shutter release button before taking
picture.
The auto-focus may not operate properly with
some kinds of dark/gray objects, reflective or lightemitting objects, very small objects or when there
are obstructions such as rain, mist or smoke. In
continuing to hold the shutter button down lightly
(halfway), re-position the subject for the desired
such cases, set the focus lock by aiming the
camera at another object of similar brightness at
about the same distance.
composition and gently press the shutter button
down completely to record the image.
When taking pictures through a glass window, the
auto-focus mechanism may not focus properly
Automatic exposure (AE) is locked at the same
time as focus lock.
because of reflections. For landscape photos
through a window, use landscape mode.
Do not change the shooting distance.
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TAKING PICTURES
1. Turn on the camera button by pressing power
button. The lens cover opens and the lens barrel
3. Point the camera so that subject you want to focus
on is the center of the viewfinder (auto-focus
frame).
is moving out to the shooting position (wide-angle
position of 35 mm focal length). At that time, the
4. Press the shutter button halfway until the ready
LED comes on (green light). The focus is
status LCD panel is activated.
If the front surface of the lens is soiled or dusty,
automatically set.
5. Press the shutter button all the way down to take
lightly wipe with a clean dry cloth.
2. While looking through the viewfinder eyepiece,
the picture. The film counter will advance one
frame.
6. When shooting is completed, turn off the camera
press the zoom T or W button.
If the zoom T button is pressed, the zoom lens is
shifted to the telephoto side (f=70mm). If the
zoom W button is pressed, the lens is shifted to
the wide-angle side (f=35mm). Stop pressing the
zoom T or W button at a point where you are
satisfied with the way the picture is composed.
power and the lens will retract into the camera
body.
If the camera is left on, its power will automatically
turn off approximately five minutes after the last
operation. The lens barrel retracts and the status
LCD panel is also turned off.
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Camera to subject range:
35mm
70mm
Auto Mode
(automatic self activating flash)
0.9m ~ ∞
0.9m ~ ∞
Red-eye reduction Mode
(auto flash mode)
USING MODE SELECTOR MODE
Flash off flash Mode
(user decision not using flash)
Each time the mode selector switch is pressed, the
indicator (an arrow ) cycles in turn through each
shooting mode on the status LCD panel.
The camera remains in the selected shooting
mode until another shooting mode is selected.
If the camera power is turned off and on again,
the shooting mode is set to the AUTO mode.
Fill-in flash Mode
(user decision using flash)
+
Night view portrait Mode
+
Red-eye reduction Mode
(auto flash mode)
Night view portrait Mode
(fill-in flash mode)
Landscape Mode
(flash off mode)
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SELECTING THE FLASH MODE(Fig.9)
Toggle the mode selector button to select Auto-flash,
Fill-in, Flash-off, Red-eye reduction until the desired
flash mode is displayed indicated by an arrow ( on
the status LCD panel.
Recommended flash photograph range:
35mm
ISO 100 0.9m ~ 3.0m
ISO 200 0.9m ~ 4.2m
ISO 400 0.9m ~ 6.0m
70mm
ISO 100 0.9m ~ 2.0m
ISO 200 0.9m ~ 2.8m
indicated by ready LED lights on, press the
shutter button all the way down to take the picture.
When flash is charging (not fully charged), the
ready LED will blink (if pressing shutter button)
and a blinking ( pointing to flash icon) will be
displayed on the status LCD. During this time,
the shutter button is locked to avoid shooting
without flash.
Ready LED is only activated when shutter button
is pressed.
ISO 400 0.9m ~ 4.0m
Flash can be fired when and only when it is fully
AUTO-FLASH MODE
When recording in a dark place and back lit
charged and in one of the auto flash/red-eye/fillin/night view modes. Press release button
condition, the camera will automatically determine
whether the flash is necessary.
halfway down; when flash is fully charged
Light is measured through the auto-exposure
sensor.
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Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will
become slow. Hold the camera steady to prevent
blurring at slow shutter speeds.
While the battery for the flash is being charged,
the shutter button is locked to avoid shooting
without flash.Charging time approximately 8
seconds.
FILL-IN MODE
Used to soften dark shadows on the face of the
subject due to back light, strong direct light or
sunlight. The flash will always be used regardless
of the surrounding brightness.
FLASH-OFF MODE
Used when recording in a place where flash
photography is prohibited, or when utilizing the night
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view or indoor lightning for recording. The flash will
always be off during shooting.
Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will
become slow. Since this may result the image
becoming blurred, use of a tripod is recommended.
RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE (Fig.10)
Pre-flash is performed before the main flash to
reduce the red-eye; an effect caused by light
reflected from the retina. Use in low-light conditions
when photographing people or animals. The preflashes contract the pupils the subject's eyes.
The red-eye reduction may have little effect if
the subject is not directly facing the pre-flash or
main flash, or when there is some distance
between the camera and the subject.
The flash operates approximately 0.7 seconds
after the red-eye reduction LED lights on. Make
The AE operates normally in the flash mode, so it
is possible to take correctly exposed photographs
sure the subject or the camera does not move
during this time.
at dawn and dusk, on cloudy days, or at close
range, and against dark backgrounds.
SELECTING THE SUBJECT MODES
Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the
camera from shaking.
Toggle the mode selector button to select night view
portrait, landscape until the desired subject mode is
displayed indicated by an arrow
on the status
LANDSCAPE MODE
Optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes.
LCD panel.
Use this mode to take photos of distant landscapes
and when shooting scenery or landscape through a
NIGHT VIEW MODE
Used when recording portrait with night scenes.
glass window. Focus will be set at distance for
maximum sharpness.
Flash fires in synchronization with slow shutter
speed, and ask your subject not to move after the
For photography in the dark such as evening and
night, the shutter speed slows down. Use of a
flash burst; the shutter will remain open for up to 0.
5 seconds to achieve correct exposure conditions.
tripod is recommended to prevent the camera
from shaking.
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This mode automatically releases shutter after a
The self-timer LED on the front of the camera will
blink in red for 10 seconds. In the first 7 seconds,
delay so that the person taking the picture can be
included in the image.
the LED blinks at a rate relatively slow and then
blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds.
1. Press the self-timer button, and this mode
selection indicated by an arrow
on the status
If you want to cancel the operation while the selftimer is in operation, press the power button to
SELF-TIMER MODE (Fig.11)
LCD panel.
2. User can select any photography mode (flash/
subject mode) by toggling the mode selector
button until the desired mode is displayed by any
turn off.
AUTO FILM REWIND
1. When the loaded film reaches the end, it is
arrow
on the status LCD panel.
3. Press the shutter button.(Only for remote control
automatically rewind. The
icon on the status
LCD will blink during rewinding process.
mode)
4. After 10 seconds, an image is captured and the
2. Rewinding will automatically stop after the film is
completely rewound. The '0' in the film counter
timer will not turn itself off. To exit from this mode,
user needs to press the self-timer button once
again.
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blinks for about 5 seconds, and the LCD panel
will be turned off.
3. After confirming that the LCD is completely turned
off, open the back cover and take the film out of
the camera.
If film counter "0" does not display on the status
LCD after rewinding, please press manual rewind
button.
When the film is exposed more than the regular
number of frames, the last two frames may be
double exposed.
AUTO-DATE (Fig.A)
(FOR AUTO DATE MODEL ONLY)
The auto-date model of this camera has a quartzcontrolled auto-date mechanism (clock/calendar)
that is programmed through December 31, 2099.
Fig.A
MANUAL REWINDING (Fig.12)
The film may be rewound before the roll is finished.
Use the protruding part of the strap clip to press
manual rewind button to rewind the film.
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CHANGING THE AUTO-DATE DISPLAY MODE
ADJUSTING DATE AND TIME(Fig.B)
Press the Date button and select either date or time.
By turning the auto date button, you can set the
1. Press the Date button to show year, month and
day on the Status LCD panel.
Auto Date to print Year/Month/Day or Day/Hour/
Minute, or choose not to print.(Fig.A-1)
2. Held press the Date button to select numeral to
blink.
Adjust the Auto-date display after replacing the
batteries.
Press the zoom button repeatedly until the
numeral changes as desired. Zoom T button to
,
,
,
.
.
Fig.A-1
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3. While selected numeral is blinking, press the
zoom T or W button to the correct numeral.
increase the numeral value and zoom W button
to decrease the numeral value.
4. To adjust another numeral, press the Date button
once.
Repeat step 3 and 4 until all numerals indication
year, month, day, hour and minute are corrected
as desired.
5. After the adjustment of all the numerals is
completed, press the Date button again.
Fig.B
Use the strap ring tip to press the button.
Adjust the auto-date display after replacing the
batteries.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
35mm ~ 70mm auto focus zoom camera with autoflash
Film:
Lens:
35mm perforated cartridge film; 24mm x 36mm format
FC: 3 groups 3 elements
RC: 2 groups 2 elements
35 F5.6, 70mm F10.3 zoom lens
Focusing:
Shooting distance:
Active infrared multi-zone AF system
0.9m to infinity
Viewfinder:
Shutter:
Virtual image zoom finder
Programmed auto expose system
ISO 100
ISO 400
EV 6.5 ~ EV 15
EV 4.5 ~ EV 13
Shutter speed:
Auto mode: 1/60sec. ~ 1/300sec.
Flash off mode: 1/3sec. ~ 1/300sec.
Flash:
Photograph Mode:
Auto flash/Red-eye reduction/fill-in flash/flash off
Auto/Self-timer/Night scene/Landscape
Film Winding:
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Automatic winding, rewinding, and mid-roll rewinding
Self-timer:
Film counter:
10 seconds delay self-timer
LCD counter on Status LCD
Red-eye Reduction:
Power Source:
Red-eye reduction LED lights up 0.7s before the shutter released
3V Lithium battery x 1 (CR-123A), battery power check on Status LCD panel
Battery Life:
Dimension:
About 10 rolls with flash for half the exposure (24-exposure film)
113.3mm(W) x 36mm(D) x 65mm(H)
Weight:
(with or w/o data back)
185g
(with or w/o data back)
Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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